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St. Peters Cardiac & Vascular Center Presents Albany Last Run 5K

Registration is $35 but use the code: FINISH19 at checkout to save $5 on a last minute registration.

December 5, 2019

St. Peters Cardiac & Vascular Center Presents Albany Last Run 5K

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The City of Albany and St. Peter’s Cardiac & Vascular Center present the 23rd annual Albany Last Run 5K kicking off on Saturday, December 7 at 5 p.m. Space is still available! Registration is $35 but use the code: FINISH19 at checkout to save $5 on a last minute registration. You can purchase registration here.

The Last Run is a great race for all ages, featuring a beautiful course through Capital Holiday Lights in Washington Park and a starting line fireworks show. The race also features chip timing, age-based divisional awards and random prize drawings. Awards recognition and posting of results takes place at the base of the Egg at the Empire State Plaza Concourse following the race along with post race refreshments from Trader Joes, Shoprite, Cumberland Farms and Cabot Cheese! All registered runners will receive a free Last Run 5K long-sleeve wicking fabric shirt.

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Parking is located in the surface lots, garages, and metered spots throughout downtown. Parking is also available on event day at metered street parking spots and the New York State Cathedral and Madison Avenue parking lots. ***Please note parking restrictions and street closures when planning your route.

Packet Pickup: Pickup times and locations are below:

  • On Wednesday, December 4 from 4-7pm can pick up your items at the ARE Event Productions Office at 21A Railroad Ave, Albany NY 12205.
  • On Thursday, December 5 from 7-9am AND 4-7pm you can pick up your items at the ARE Event Productions Office at 21A Railroad Ave, Albany NY 12205.
  • On Friday, December 6 from 11am-6pm you can pick up at Albany City Hall at 24 Eagle Street, Albany NY 12207. Limited parking space is available in front of City Hall while on business. Otherwise, please be prepared for paid metered parking on Friday.
  • Day-of packet pick-up will be at the Empire State Plaza by the entrance to The Egg box office on Saturday, December 7 from 2pm until 4:30pm. Enter the Plaza at the Vietnam Memorial Entrance/Base of the Egg. There will be signs to direct you on the day of the race. This area will also be the location of our post-race results, awards recognition and post race refreshments provided by Cabot Cheese, Cumberland Farms, Shoprite and Trader Joes!

The Last Run 5K is presented by St. Peter’s Cardiac & Vascular Center, and sponsored by:

Custom Built

Leaf Filter

Advanced Physical Therapy

Trader Joes

OrthoNY

ShopRite

UpStep orthotics

Honest Weight

Cumberland Farms

Stanley Steemer

Lazy Axe

Stewarts

Cabot Cheese

Media support is provided by B95.5, Over It Media, and Spiral Design Studios.

For additional information, call the City of Albany Office of Cultural Affairs at 518.434.2032, visit www.albanyevents.org, or follow albanyNYevents on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.


This press release was produced by the City of Albany. The views expressed here are the author’s own.

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